*This is an in-person role in the Downers Grove, IL office.What You'll DoEntitlements, Due Diligence & Predevelopment
- Conduct comprehensive site feasibility and due diligence, including test fits, title/survey review, environmental reports, geotechnical studies, and identification of development constraints
- Lead the entitlement process from start to finish, including zoning changes, platting, securing necessary permits and approvals from the appropriate authorities, and maintaining detailed schedules and budgets for the pre-development and entitlement phases of project
- Manage and coordinate a team of external consultants, including civil engineers, architects, land use attorneys, and environmental specialists, to ensure the timely submission of high-quality applications and reports
- Perform critical reviews of civil engineering plans, drainage reports, traffic studies, and other technical deliverables to ensure compliance with regulations and project objectives
- Represent NorthPoint in public hearings and meetings before planning commissions, city councils, and other governmental bodies
Development & Execution
- Bid, negotiate, and administer contracts and change orders for all project related vendors including, but not limited to, engineers, consultants, and contractors
- Manage and coordinate an external project team, including engineers, architects, consultants, and contractors, to hold each accountable and to ensure a successful delivery of the project on schedule and within budget
- Work collaboratively across intercompany departments, including leasing, finance, property management, accounting and shared service teams
- Manage and communicate the status of project financial sources and uses from cradle to grave, including predevelopment budgets, pro formas, partnership structures, land closings, and debt closings
- Develop, maintain, and update detailed development schedules, key milestones, and budgets across the entire project phase and provide clear reporting to internal and external stakeholders
- Provide timely, accurate feedback to the leasing team to support RFP responses and tenant pursuits
- Maintain an understanding of assigned markets and submarkets, including tenant and broker relationships
Who You Are- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Real Estate. A Professional Engineering (PE) license is an asset, but not required
- 5+ years of experience in relevant position
- Deep understanding of the land entitlement process, including zoning, subdivision, due diligence, plan development, and infrastructure coordination
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet critical deadlines
- Strong interpersonal communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Energetic, resourceful, and hands-on individual with the ability to approach problems both logically and creatively
- Detail focused with great organizational skills
- Able to work collaboratively as a team and independently
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to travel as required to support project and business needs
